Golf club bag

ABSTRACT

In golf club bags equipped with sub-bags, the problem to be solved is to prevent inadvertent dropping of the sub-bags. The main bag is provided with a sub-bag storage portion which is opened laterally and the sub-bag is stored, between the side portion of the sub-bag storage portion of the main bag and the sub-bag, a one-touch fastener for releasably connecting them is provided, the one-touch fastener is provided with a male portion having an elastically deformable engaging claw, a female portion having an engaging surface which is fitted with the engaging claw and is engaged in the fitting direction by the elasticity, these male and female portions and a fixing band for fixing the sub-bag to the main bag and the sub-bag.

CROSS-RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-006430 filed Jan. 17, 2019, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-203891 filed Nov. 11, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a golf club bag and, in particular, relates to a golf club bag that enables carrying by subdividing the number of golf clubs stored in the golf club bag.

BACKGROUND ART

Typical golf players store all of the clubs they use in golf club bags, load the bags in their carts, and use the clubs when playing by pulling the required clubs out of the bags each time.

On the other hand, in particular, when the required flight distance after the second hit is uncertain, or, such as when the drop point of the ball is uncertain, players often pick a plurality of clubs out of a golf club bag and reciprocate between a play point and a cart.

Then, when players finish playing and return to the cart, players may leave the club carried to the playing site at the playing site.

To prevent leaving the club, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a golf club bag is proposed in which a recess is formed on the side surface of the golf club bag body, and a sub-bag for subdividing a club is detachably stored in the recess.

The sub-bag is configured to be detachably attached to the golf club bag body by engaging a lower end thereof with the golf club bag body and restraining an upper end thereof with a fixing band provided on a side surface of the golf club bag body.

Then, at the time of play, the sub-bag is detached from the golf club bag body, and several clubs are put in this sub-bag and brought to the play point.

Such a sub-bag can prevent leaving the club because it requires the action of returning the used club to the sub-bag after play.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION Technical Problem

Incidentally, in the prior art described above, the fixing of the sub-bag and the golf club bag body is configured in which the lower end portion of the sub-bag is engaged with the golf club bag, and the upper end portion of the sub-bag is restrain with a fixing band provided on the side surface of the golf club bag body.

Such a fixed structure, the fixation of the sub-bag is unstable, when carrying the golf club bag with the sub-bag attached, the fixing band will come off because of contacting with something, and thereby the sub-bag will be detached from the golf club bag body.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems remaining in the prior art described above, and in the golf club bag having a sub-bag, it is an object to be solved to prevent the inadvertent falling off of the sub-bag.

Solution to Problem

The golf club bag of the present invention, in order to solve the problems described above,

A golf club bag comprising: a main bag in which the golf club is stored; a sub-bag that is detachably stored on the side of the main bag and that can store several golf clubs;

wherein the main bag is provided with a sub-bag storage portion in which opened to the side and stored the sub-bag,

and a one-touch fastener for releasably connecting the main bag and the sub-bag is provided between the side portion of the sub-bag storage portion of the main bag and the sub-bag,

wherein the one-touch fastener including: a male portion having an elastically deformable engaging claw; a female portion having an engaging surface in which the engaging claw engaged is fitted and engaged in the fitting direction by its elasticity; a fixing band which fixing the male portion and the female portion to the main bag and the sub-bag.

With such a configuration, the golf club bag is configured by storing the sub-bag in the sub-bag storage portion of the main bag and connecting them by the one-touch fastener.

To attach the sub-bag to the main bag, first, the sub-bag is inserted into the sub-bag storage portion provided in the main bag.

With the sub-bag inserted into the sub-bag storage portion in this manner, the outer surface of the sub-bag is brought into contact with the inner surface of the sub-bag storage section, and the sub-bag is held by the surface contact.

The main bag and the sub-bag are then coupled together using the one-touch fastener to hold the main bag and the sub-bag in contact with the aforementioned condition and to hold them in a stable state.

Here, by appropriately setting the length of the fixing band, the contact pressure between the main bag and the sub-bag is appropriately held, also the main bag and the sub-bag vertical positional deviation is prevented.

Thus, the sub-bag is stored in a stable state by the main bag and there is no possibility that the sub bag is inadvertently fall off the main bag.

Then, in order to detach the sub-bag from the main bag, it is sufficient to perform the procedure reverse to the storage procedure described above.

The sub-bag may be provided with a stand that is swingable between two positions: a stored position along the side of the sub-bag and a used position pulled out a predetermined angle with respect to the sub-bag.

With such a configuration, by pulling out the stand, it is possible to freely stand the sub-bag in an inclined posture.

Thus, for example, when used during golf play, it is possible to easily select the subdivided clubs and to prevent leaving these clubs by putting them in an upright position.

On the other hand, since the stand is exposed to the outside from the sub-bag storage portion formed in the main bag in a state in which the sub-bag is stored in the main bag, even in the above state, the stand can be pulled out with respect to the main bag.

Therefore, the golf club bag can also self-support in a stable posture inclined by using this stand

An extrusion mechanism which swinging the stand to the use position may be provided between the sub-bag and the stand,

wherein the extrusion mechanism may be configured a push rod and a motion conversion member,

wherein the push rod is moved upward of the sub-bag when the sub-bag is inclined,

wherein the motion conversion member converts the upward movement of the push rod into a movement for swinging the stand to a use position.

With such a configuration, when the sub-stand is placed on the ground and inclined, the push rod is moved upward and the stand is automatically pulled out of the sub-stand by the motion conversion member.

Thus, the sub-stand can be self-supported by a simple operation such as inclining.

Such a function can also be obtained for the main bag in the state of storing the sub-bag.

Further, the upper portion of the sub-bag may be provided with a handle for carrying,

wherein the handle may be formed in an inverted U-shape, and engaged the upper edge of the main bag when the sub-bag is stored in the sub-bag storage portion.

With such a configuration, it is possible to facilitate the carrying when using the sub-bag alone.

In addition, by engaging the upper portion of the sub-bag and the main bag at the time of storage, unnecessary movement of the sub-bag can be suppressed during storage.

Further, the sub-bag may be provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface,

wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.

With such a configuration, for example, if the contact surface is the green, since there is no risk of damaging the delicate grass of green by the sub-bag, even golf beginners can play with confidence in a state in which the sub-bag is arranged near themselves.

Further, the sub-bag cushioning member may be provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.

With such a configuration, in accordance with the weight balance of the sub-bag and the shape of the contact surface or the like, when using the sub-bag laid down, the sub-bag can be stably placed on the contact surface by appropriately sliding the first sub-bag cushioning member.

Further, the extrusion mechanism may be provided with a extrusion mechanism cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface,

wherein the extrusion mechanism cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the extrusion mechanism.

With such a configuration, even when using the sub-bag in an inclined position and a self-support state, there is no risk of damaging the contact surface by the sub-bag.

Advantageous Effects of Invention

According to the golf club bag of the present invention, in the golf club bag having a sub-bag, it is possible to prevent inadvertent dropping off of the sub-bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a left side view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a schematic plan view of the upper end portions of the main bag and the sub-bag.

FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a schematic plan view of the upper end portions of the main bag and sub-bag.

FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a side view of a state in which the golf club bag is self-supported.

FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a front view of the main bag in a state in which the sub-bag is removed.

FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a front view of the sub-bag.

FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a left side view of the sub-bag.

FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention and is a left view of a state in which the sub-bag is self-supported.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a holder used in the use of the sub-bag in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a golf cart showing a method of using the sub-bag in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention and is a front view of a sub-bag.

FIG. 13 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention and is a left side view of the sub-bag.

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 14A is a left side view of a state in which the sub-bag is self-supported, and FIG. 14B is a left side view of a state in which the stand is folded and the sub-bag is laid down.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 shows a golf club bag according to the present embodiment.

Golf club bag 1 of the present embodiment comprising: a main bag 2 in which the golf club 1 is stored; a sub-bag 3 that is detachably stored on the side of the main bag 2 and that can store several golf clubs. The sub-bag 3 provided with a stand 4 that is swingable between two positions: a stored position along the side of the sub-bag and a used position pulled out a predetermined angle with respect to the sub-bag. The side surface of the main bag 2 is provided with a sub-bag storage portion 5 in which opened to the upward and the side and stored the sub-bag 3 detachably. Then, in a state of storing the sub-bag 3 in the sub-bag storage portion 5, the stand 4 is exposed on the side surface of the main bag 2.

The sub-bag storage portion 5 is configured a storage recess portion A formed along its length direction on the side of the main bag 2 and a storage flange portion B which is extended toward the inside of the storage recess portion A from both side edges of the storage recess portion A, a predetermined gap G is formed between the storage flange portions B.

An extrusion mechanism 6 which swinging the stand 4 to the use position is provided between the sub-bag 3 and the stand 4, the extrusion mechanism 6 is positioned in the gap G between the storage flange portions B when the sub-bag 3 is stored in the sub-bag storage portion 5.

The stand 4 includes a pair of support rods 7 whose upper end portion is swingably connected to the upper end portion of the sub-bag 3, the support rods 7 is swingable at a predetermined angle outwardly by the extrusion mechanism 6.

The extrusion mechanism 6 is configured a push rod 6 a on the side of the sub-bag 3, which is movably mounted in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in the figure), and a motion converting member 6 b which is interposed between the upper end portions of the push rod 6 a and the support rods 7 and fixed to the side surface of the sub-bag 3.

The push rod 6 a is formed with its lower end projecting downwardly from the lower end of the sub-bag 3, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8.

The motion converting member 6 b causes the support rods 7 to swing a predetermined angle outwardly of the sub-bag 3 about its upper end by the upward movement of the push rod 6 a.

The upper opening of the main bag 2, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a partition 8 for distributing a plurality of clubs to be stored for each number is provided.

The upper portion of the sub-bag 3 is provided with a handle 9 for carrying, the handle 9 is formed in an inverted U-shape, and engaged the upper edge of the main bag 2 when the sub-bag 3 is stored in the sub-bag storage portion 5, as shown in FIG. 4.

Furthermore, a one-touch fastener 10 for releasably connecting the main bag and the sub-bag is provided between the side portion of the sub-bag storage portion of the main bag and the sub-bag, the one-touch fastener 10 includes a male portion 11 having an elastically deformable engaging claw 11 a, a female portion 12 having an engaging surface 12 a in which the engaging claw 11 a engaged is fitted and engaged in the fitting direction by its elasticity, a fixing band 13 which fixing the male portion 11 and the female portion 12 to the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3.

The golf club bag 1 of the present embodiment configured in this manner is configured in which the sub-bag 3 is stored in the sub-bag storage portion 5 of the main bag 2, and the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3 is connecting them by the one-touch fastener 10.

To attach the sub-bag 3 to the main bag 2, first, the sub-bag 3 is inserted into the sub-bag storage portion 5 provided in the main bag 2 from above

Thus, while the sub-bag 3 is positioned in the storage recess portion A, its substantially lower half is positioned in the storage flange portion B.

In such a state, the rear surface side of the sub-bag 3 is brought into contact with the inner surface of the sub-bag storage portion 5, the outer surface side is brought into contact with the inner surface of the storage flange portion B, the sub-bag 3 is held in the main bag 2 by these contacts.

Then, by connecting the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3 using the one-touch fastener 10, the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3 is connected.

Here, by appropriately setting the length of the fixing band 13, it is possible to appropriately holding the contact pressure between the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3, also, to prevent the vertical positional deviation between the main bag 2 and the sub-bag 3.

Thus, the sub-bag 3 is stored in a stable state in the main bag 2, it is possible to prevent the sub-bag 3 falls off inadvertently from the main bag 2.

Then, in order to detach the sub-bag 3 from the main bag 2, it is sufficient to perform the procedure reverse to the storage procedure described above.

Here, the detach motion and storage motion of the sub-bag 3 can be performed by a convenient operation such as connecting and releasing the one-touch fastener 10.

On the other hand, when the sub-bag 3 is erected on the ground as shown in FIG. 8, the push-rod 6 a is pushed upward of the sub-bag 3 by the ground.

Such relative movement of the push rod 6 a and the sub-bag 3 is converted into an outwardly swinging motion of the support rods 7 by the motion converting member 6 b.

Thus, the support rods 7 is held in a state of protruding from the sub-bag 3 at a predetermined angle.

Then, in this state, by inclining the sub-bag 3 and bringing the lower end of the support rods 7 into contact with the ground, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to self-supporting the sub-bag 3 in an inclined posture.

Thus, for example, when used during golf play, it is possible to easily select the subdivided clubs and to prevent leaving these clubs by putting them in an upright position.

On the other hand, since the stand 4 is exposed to the outside from the sub-bag storage portion 5 formed in the main bag 2 in a state in which the sub-bag 3 is stored in the main bag 2, even in the above state, the stand 4 can be pulled out with respect to the main bag 2.

Therefore, the golf club bag can also self-support in a stable posture inclined by using this stand.

Further, by providing the handle 9 in the sub-bag 3, it is possible to facilitate the carrying when using the sub-bag 3 alone. In addition, when the sub-bag 3 is stored in the sub-bag storage portion 5, by engaging the handle 9 with the upper edge of the main bag 2, the sub-bag 3 can be held in the main bag 2 in a more stable state.

On the other hand, the player brings the sub-bag 3 back to the golf cart after finishing the shot, while holding it to the next shot position.

Here, the player often performs work such as writing a score on a golf cart, but in a state where the sub-bag 3 is held, it becomes a hindrance to the work as described above.

An example for solving such a problem will be described with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11.

This example uses an aid shown at reference numeral 20 in the figures, the aid 20 is configured a cylindrical aid body 21 having an inner diameter through which the sub-bag 3 can be inserted, and a clip 22 secured to the side of the aid body 21, the clip 22 is open downwardly in the illustrative example.

The aid 20 is attached via a clip 22 to a fixing band V provided for fixing the main bag 2 to the golf cart C, or a stay (not shown) provided on the golf cart C, or the like.

Then, the player inserts the sub-bag 3 brought back to the golf cart C into the aid body 21 of the aid 20 attached to the golf cart C from above and stores it in the golf cart C.

Thus, the player does not need to support the sub-bag 3 and can easily perform various operations on the golf cart C.

Another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14.

In the same embodiment, basically the same components as the previous embodiment will be simplified its description with the same reference numerals.

As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the sub-bag 3 according to the present embodiment, as in the previous embodiment, is provided with the stand 4 that is swingable between two positions: a stored position along the side of the sub-bag 3 and a used position pulled out a predetermined angle with respect to the sub-bag 3.

Further, the sub-bag 3 according to the present embodiment, as in the previous embodiment, is provided with the extrusion mechanism 6 for swinging the stand 4 to the use position, the female portion 12 which engages the male portion 11 of the main bag 2, the handle 9 for carrying which engaged with the upper edge of the main bag 2.

Since the members provided in the sub-bag 3 according to the present embodiment described above is the same configuration in the previous embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the sub-bag according to the present embodiment is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member SC on its outer peripheral surface. The sub-bag cushioning member SC can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag 3.

Further, the extrusion mechanism 6 according to the present embodiment is provided with an extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC on its outer peripheral surface. The extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the extrusion mechanism.

Specifically, the sub-bag cushioning member SC is configured a first sub-bag cushioning member SC1 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper end portion of the pair of support rods 7, a second sub-bag cushioning member SC2 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the upper end portion of the pair of support rods 7.

Further, the extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end portion of the pair of push rod 6 a.

The first sub-bag cushioning member SC1 is provided at the upper end of each support rods 7 in FIGS. 12 to 14, but is slidably configured in the vertical direction of the sub-bag along the extending direction of the support rods 7 by having a bottomless cylindrical shape and inserted into the support rods 7.

Incidentally, the second sub-bag cushioning member SC2 and the extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC may be detachably provided with respect to the support rods 7 and the extrusion mechanism 6, respectively.

The sub-bag cushioning member SC and the extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC are preferably made of, for example, an elastic material such as rubber or a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene, and it is preferable that these members have a cushioning property such as sponge by using these material.

By using the sub-bag 3 and the extrusion mechanism 6 thus configured, the sub-bag 3 can be used in the manner shown in FIG. 14.

That is, when using the sub-bag 3 in an inclined position and a self-support state by the stand 4, as shown in FIG. 14A, since the second sub-bag cushioning member SC2 and the extrusion mechanism cushioning member PC is in contact with the contact surface X, the contact pressure with respect to the contact surface X of the sub-bag 3 and the extrusion mechanism 6 is reduced.

Further, when the stand 4 is folded and the sub-bag 3 is laid down, as shown in FIG. 14B, since the first sub-bag cushioning member SC1 and the second sub-bag cushioning member SC2 is in contact with the contact surface X, the contact pressure with respect to the contact surface X of the sub-bag 3 is reduced.

According to the present embodiment, for example, if the contact surface X is the green, since there is no risk of damaging the delicate grass of green by the sub-bag 3, even golf beginners can play with confidence in a state in which the sub-bag 3 is arranged near themselves.

Further, in accordance with the weight balance of the sub-bag 3 and the shape of the contact surface or the like, when using the sub-bag 3 laid down, the sub-bag 3 can be stably placed on the contact surface X by appropriately sliding the first sub-bag cushioning member SC1.

Incidentally, various shapes and dimensions, etc. of each component member shown in each embodiment is an example, and can be varied based on design requirements, etc.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST

-   1 Golf club bag -   2 Main bag -   3 Sub-bag -   4 Stand -   5 Sub-bag storage portion -   6 Extrusion mechanism -   6 a Push rod -   6 b Motion Converter -   7 Support rods -   8 Partition -   9 Handle -   10 One-touch fastener -   11 Male portion -   11 a Engaging claw -   12 Female portion -   12 a Engaging surface -   13 Fixing band -   20 Aid -   21 Aid body -   22 Clip -   A Storage recess portion -   B Storage flange portion -   C Golf cart -   G Gap -   V Fixing band -   SC Sub-bag cushioning member -   SC1 First sub-bag cushioning member -   SC2 Second sub-bag cushioning member -   PC Extrusion mechanism cushioning member -   X Contact surface 

1. A golf club bag comprising: a main bag in which the golf club is stored; a sub-bag that is detachably stored on the side of the main bag and that can store several golf clubs; wherein the main bag is provided with a sub-bag storage portion in which opened to the side and stored the sub-bag, and a one-touch fastener for releasably connecting the main bag and the sub-bag is provided between the side portion of the sub-bag storage portion of the main bag and the sub-bag, wherein the one-touch fastener including: a male portion having an elastically deformable engaging claw; a female portion having an engaging surface in which the engaging claw engaged is fitted and engaged in the fitting direction by its elasticity; a fixing band which fixing the male portion and the female portion to the main bag and the sub-bag.
 2. The golf club bag according to claim 1, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a stand that is swingable between two positions: a stored position along the side of the sub-bag and a used position pulled out a predetermined angle with respect to the sub-bag.
 3. The golf club bag according to claim 2, wherein an extrusion mechanism which swinging the stand to the use position is provided between the sub-bag and the stand, wherein the extrusion mechanism is configured a push rod and a motion conversion member, wherein the push rod is moved upward of the sub-bag when the sub-bag is inclined, wherein the motion conversion member converts the upward movement of the push rod into a movement for swinging the stand to a use position.
 4. The golf club bag according to claim 1, wherein the upper portion of the sub-bag is provided with a handle for carrying, wherein the handle is formed in an inverted U-shape, and engaged the upper edge of the main bag when the sub-bag is stored in the sub-bag storage portion.
 5. The golf club bag according to claim 1, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 6. The golf club bag according to claim 5, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.
 7. The golf club bag according to claim 3, wherein the extrusion mechanism is provided with an extrusion mechanism cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the extrusion mechanism cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the extrusion mechanism.
 8. The golf club bag according to claim 2, wherein the upper portion of the sub-bag is provided with a handle for carrying, wherein the handle is formed in an inverted U-shape, and engaged the upper edge of the main bag when the sub-bag is stored in the sub-bag storage portion.
 9. The golf club bag according to claim 3, wherein the upper portion of the sub-bag is provided with a handle for carrying, wherein the handle is formed in an inverted U-shape, and engaged the upper edge of the main bag when the sub-bag is stored in the sub-bag storage portion.
 10. The golf club bag according to claim 2, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 11. The golf club bag according to claim 3, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 12. The golf club bag according to claim 4, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 13. The golf club bag according to claim 8, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 14. The golf club bag according to claim 9, wherein the sub-bag is provided with a sub-bag cushioning member on its outer peripheral surface, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member can reduce the contact pressure on the contact surface of the sub-bag.
 15. The golf club bag according to claim 10, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.
 16. The golf club bag according to claim 11, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.
 17. The golf club bag according to claim 12, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.
 18. The golf club bag according to claim 13, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag.
 19. The golf club bag according to claim 14, wherein the sub-bag cushioning member is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction of the sub-bag. 